Spanish Song

[rrayner]

Another gem, Jeffery. Thank you. My soul received your message well.

I hope you take this as a compliment - I'm in my office listening to this piece, and my wife Cynthia, from the kitchen, said, "Do you have a new Steely Dan?" I love their Jazz/Rock fusion, and if I knew their drummer's name, if would give him strong compliments. I believe I have all their CDs. I was introduced to the band in a grocery store (believe it or not - Musak) when I first heard "Babylon Sisters" - great, driving rhythm. Your drum parts in your postings have that drive.

Would you mind if I harvested some of you drum licks? I could use them or variations in some of the swing band pieces I arrange. I get a lot of ideas from other writers and try to put them to good use.

Ralph Rayner

[Jeffrey610]

Thank you, Mr. rrayner. I'm overwhelmed by your kind words. I feel there must be some mistake or misunderstanding afoot, as you cannot be commenting about my rambling noises.
They are like children, yes I may have spawned them, but as they grow, they go where they want and never leave my sight or my mind until they are able to walk out on their own accord. I always feel they are immature and still need work and superior guidance, but they don't follow any advice I have. . .so, there they are. . .Raw and unyielding.
As for the drum tracks, I do not believe one can copyright drum tracks, so, if you feel the need to HARVEST, periodically give me a shout out.
Speaking of Drum Tracks, 'dj' made some very interesting suggestions about Widening the Stereo Picture. I went Nuts!!! I just wrote this piece based upon his suggestions. I couldn't find a good way to Utilize the shifting piano roll thing-y, but everything else went over like Snow in the Arctic.
It's not finished. . .but "I Know Now"!

Jeffrey610

[flyingtadpole]

For a whole lot of reasons, I haven't been active in these forums for years, even though I use Notation Composer almost every day. But I saw this and thought I'd have a listen AND a look (that's what's really great with this program!) and your Spanish Song bowled me over. Especially the percussion. Now I'm telling myself to stop being lazy and start ARRANGING things better. Nothing like a good wakeuup call! Thank you!


Tim Fatchen